MEET KTM’S MOST HARDCORE ADVENTURE BIKE FOR 2020: THE KTM 790 ADVENTURE R RALLY

Restricted to 500 units, the KTM 790 ADVENTURE R RALLY is for riders demanding the most hardcore performance combined with the very best suspension available. But why build this outstanding machine and how does the KTM 790 ADVENTURE R RALLY perform when ridden by experienced racer Chris Birch?

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The third and newest member of the KTM 790 ADVENTURE family is positioned as the most travel capable rally bike. Based heavily on the KTM 790 ADVENTURE R, this limited-edition model retains the same trellis chassis together with the potent 95hp LC8c parallel twin engine. The major component difference on the KTM 790 ADVENTURE R RALLY is the addition of the special WP XPLOR PRO suspension.

Built in the same department as WP’s Red Bull KTM Factory Racing equipment, it offers similar levels of performance for extreme riding. An additional 30mm of suspension travel front and back helps clear the most awkward obstacles and creates a seat height of 923mm for this unique model.

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“Quite simply, we’ve built the KTM 790 ADVENTURE R RALLY because we can,” confirms KTM AG CMO Hubert Trunkenpolz. “At KTM we continually try to push ourselves and the development of our products. We have the equipment at our disposal and we know how to make a special bike for our hardcore customers. The new KTM 790 ADVENTURE R RALLY is exactly as it says: A rally bike ready for any adventure.”

Going into detail on why and how this limited edition motorcycle was born, some of the key people behind the creation of the KTM 790 ADVENTURE R RALLY share their story in this short video:

One of the first riders to explore the potential of the KTM 790 ADVENTURE R RALLY in real offroad conditions has been Chris Birch. Getting the unique chance to test the new model prior to the 2019 European KTM ADVENTURE RALLY in the mountains of Bosnia, the experienced enduro and rally racer shares his feedback in the video below:

Further details on pricing, availability and the ordering process for purchasing one of the limited number KTM 790 ADVENTURE R RALLY machines will be announced in the months to come.

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